(1) No later than January 1, 2025, the Department of Justice shall develop a training program for state agency employees concerning human trafficking awareness and prevention.

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(2) Beginning January 1, 2025, the training described in subsection (1) of this section shall be completed on an annual basis by those employees of the following agencies who the agency determines are likely to come into contact with potential human trafficking victims, and any other employees each agency determines should attend the training in order to support the work of the agency:

(a) The Department of Justice;

(b) The State Department of Agriculture;

(c) The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission;

(d) The Department of Consumer and Business Services, including the Occupational Safety and Health Division;

(e) The Bureau of Labor and Industries;

(f) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission;

(g) The Department of Human Services;

(h) The Employment Department;

(i) The Department of Environmental Quality;

(j) The Housing and Community Services Department; and

(k) The Department of State Police. [2023 c.217 § 10]

180.502 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 180 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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